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Handstand Push Ups

Okay now you are starting calisthenics or you have already trained for some time and now you might be asking yourself “Am I ready for handstand push ups yet?“. Handstand push ups are one of the most impressive bodyweight exercises…

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Lunges

With bodyweight squats, lunges are one of the best bodyweight exercises for building leg strength, improving balance, and developing muscle without any equipment. But many beginners either avoid them or do them incorrectly. The good news is that lunges are…

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Weighted Chin Ups

When you move past bodyweight, you have three main ways to load the movement. Here is my expert hierarchy: How to Use a Dip Belt Using a dip belt seems straightforward, but doing it wrong can lead to the weight…

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Lifting Straps

The function of a lifting strap is beautifully simple: It eliminates your grip as the limiting factor. In nearly every pulling exercise, your target muscle – whether it’s the lats (in rows), the traps (in shrugs), or the hamstrings/glutes (in…

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Wrist Wraps

Putting wrist wraps on correctly is the difference between pro-level support and a useless piece of fabric. What Are Wrist Wraps? Wrist wraps are long strips of elastic or semi-rigid fabric (usually a blend of cotton, polyester, and rubber) designed…

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What Does Creatine Do?

Creatine is a natural compound made from amino acids (arginine, glycine, and methionine) in the liver, kidneys, and pancreas, primarily stored in skeletal muscles to produce fast energy during high-intensity exercise. It is a popular, safe, and highly researched supplement…

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